Inscrit le: Dec 30, 2006 Messages: 178 Localisation: Near New York
Posté le: 07.11.2007, 09:31:12 Sujet du message:
Groups:
Red Group:
1. Federer
4. Davydenko
5. Roddick
7. Gonzalez
Gold Group:
2. Nadal
3. Djokovic
6. Ferrer
8. Gasquet
Red group looks to be simply for Roger and Andy to win..
now Richard's group: It is not the easiest possible group, but I think with those 3 players, Richard should get his chances if he plays well. None of those players will blow him off the court, like Roddick can with his serve or Federer with his all court game.
Nadal: To me, he is beatable indoors. Paris final is a good indication of that when David simply destroyed him 6-4, 6-0. Even against Baghdatis in semis, he was down 4-6, 0-2 and looked like Marcos could beat him.
(This is much better option then playing Federer)
Djokovic: I think he is going to be toughest player to deal with. His game suits to different courts and he is mentally tough. He did not really play in Paris, he wanted to rest and prepare for Masters Cup. Still, Richard can beat him indoors. He will need to play more aggressive then he played in Paris.
Ferrer: Indoors is not his strength. He is one of those players who will allow Richard to play and I say some things will be in Richie's hands to win or lose this match. Against this type of player, he can not affort to play behind the baseline. If he does that, then he loses and loses easily. He will need to take control of points... then he will win.
Overall, I have to say I am personally pleased to see Richard in this group. A lot of his results will depends on how well he plays himself. To me, he would have been in more trouble against Federer, Roddick type of group then Ferrer's and Nadals.
Inscrit le: Feb 01, 2006 Messages: 5146 Localisation: Vienne, Autriche
Posté le: 07.11.2007, 10:11:16 Sujet du message:
Vlad a écrit:
Overall, I have to say I am personally pleased to see Richard in this group. A lot of his results will depends on how well he plays himself. To me, he would have been in more trouble against Federer, Roddick type of group then Ferrer's and Nadals.
Well, when I heard the draw, my first reaction was not being pleased, but upon reflection, you made a lot of good points.
Nadal is definitely not such a force on this court as Roger. And for the other two, Richard will know what he did wrong when he lost to them. His records are not good though, but during this year Richard always played his best tennis when it not expected.
I hope he will come out guns firing in Shanghai, he has nothing to lose, he can only win. Allez, Richard!
That's a tough group. I really don't know what to make out of it. It all really depends on Richard's level of play and confidence. And yeah, he plays better without the expectations. He should just enjoy the oppurtunity and just have fun.
Can't wait til Sunday and to see his terracotta soldier thing. Allez Richard!
Richard will play the first match on Sunday against Nadal! I will be there Sunday through Tuesday, so will watch 2 Richi's matches.
Good luck, Richard!
Tough group! But if the aggressive, confident Richie shows up, he could do some serious damage. Hope he enjoys his first Masters and just goes for broke on the court - no time for nerves.
I can end my Saturday night watching him and Nadal on TV live starting at midnight - just can't drink too much before, so I stay awake (hopefully I won't wish I had a few drinks to dull the pain before watching the match).
Also looking forward to see Richie as a terracotta warrior!
Inscrit le: Apr 05, 2005 Messages: 1551 Localisation: New York City
Posté le: 08.11.2007, 03:09:12 Sujet du message:
Obviously, the group is tough since it is TMC. I mean I was hoping for Nadal, Gonzalez, and Davydenko, but I think Richard has a legitimate chance. Its going to be tough since all the players are good, but Richard has nothing to lose. I would love to see him win at least one match.
The big favorites are Rafa and Novak to get through, but there could be an upset so Richard should try to advantage. I think we'll see how it is after the first match and the tournament gets going.
Inscrit le: Oct 27, 2006 Messages: 963 Localisation: USA
Posté le: 10.11.2007, 19:12:24 Sujet du message:
Nice Pic of Richard - I am so looking forward to tomorrow and will be awake early to watch the match live between Richard and Nadal. I really do believe Richard can win - he has the game to beat them all - good luck Richard
Inscrit le: Oct 27, 2006 Messages: 963 Localisation: USA
Posté le: 11.11.2007, 07:51:39 Sujet du message:
Richard won the first set - he is playing great - I am glued to the match - I am watching it in Egypt as my hubby on contract here - I am watching it on my computer - Oh I am so excited for Richard and hope he keeps playing the same for the remainder of the match - good luck Richard - will check in after the second set.
Inscrit le: Feb 01, 2006 Messages: 5146 Localisation: Vienne, Autriche
Posté le: 11.11.2007, 09:30:38 Sujet du message:
Richard started great, particularly the serve was outstanding. Unfortunately a missed smash and poor serving cost him the second set. After that, he was not that fluent anymore, but still put up a good fight in the third. Nothing to be ashamed of, and - as usual - he hit the more spectacular winners. Still proud of him.
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I really don't know what to make out of it. It all really depends on Richard's level of play and confidence. And yeah, he plays better without the expectations. He should just enjoy the oppurtunity and just have fun. 
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